PeopleSoft application Analyst with Benefits Administration systems

Title: PeopleSoft application Analyst with  Benefits Administration systems

Additional Skills: Agile/SCRUM, Azure DevOps, ETL and SQL

Client is currently under a hybrid model, which involves at least 2 days in the office,

Location: Austin, TX - hybrid (in-office 2 days/week)

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DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

Client requests the services of Business Functional Analysts, each is hereafter referred to as Worker , who meets the general qualifications of Business Analyst Level 3 and
the specifications outlined in this document for the client
The Worker must have very strong experience working in an Agile/SCRUM environment eliciting requirements, conducting daily stand-up meetings, maintaining the Azure DevOps application in accordance with ERS standards in support of data conversion from a legacy application to a cloud hosted replacement.

General Description:
Performs senior-level systems analysis work. This role deliverables include the gathering, development and documentation of user and functional stories for Agile development.
The role requires enough technical acumen to research problems in the legacy system using People Tools/Code, SQL, etc. Candidate is expected to be able to apply analytical skills to various business and technical processes
with emphasis on data migration and data management.

Functional Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate would have experience on data conversion projects; has been a hands-on project team member, and have experience as a functional resource; including experience researching processing
requirements between systems both upstream and downstream. Experience with PeopleSoft HRMS is a plus.

Coordinate cross team analysis of existing application, destination application and ETL.
Identify user and system requirements and document user stories for SCRUM development
Identify root cause of data problems and recommend solutions
Identify process or project risk and suggest mitigation
Work with outside vendors and contractors to facilitate service delivery
Lead and coordinate change management process in SCRUM

Preferred requirements:
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) certification(s).
Functional experience with PeopleSoft HRMS, Base Benefits, Benefits Administration, Pension Administration, and/or Payroll.
Project Team experience utilizing Agile Methodologies

Professional Expectations:
Communicates respectfully and works harmoniously with all co-workers, customers and vendors.
Highly collaborative and transparent
Ability to quickly grasp the complexities of the ERS of Texas business mission to our members
Ability to handle multiple competing tasks and meet deadlines, work efficiently and productively, communicate both verbally and written, with a high level of confidence
Attends work regularly as scheduled; dedicated engagement with ERS staff and resources
Actively participates in meeting, scrum sessions and meets deadlines
Submits all timesheets timely and accurately

WORKER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum:
Years Skills/Experience
3+ Experienced in gathering and documenting requirements and user stories in Agile environment
5+ Strong SQL skills, ability to write and execute advanced SQL in both Oracle and SQL Server
5+ Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel
10+ Working in Information Technology

Preferred:

Skills/Experience

Ability to manage a Scrum or Kanban team
Experience with Microsoft Azure Dev Ops preferred
Experience in having worked on prior implementations/conversions from a legacy system. Additional consideration given for PeopleSoft experience
Experience with Defined Benefit Pension Plans preferred
Defined Benefit Pension Plan knowledge to understand data requirements and use
Experience with Base Benefits or Benefits Administration systems
Experience with Pension Administration systems
Experience with Payroll Systems
Provide troubleshooting for isolating functional / technical problems within the PeopleSoft application
Demonstrated superior, current hands-on functional experience in one or more of the following PeopleSoft modules: HRMS, Base Benefits, Benefits Administration, Pension Administration, Payroll

TERM OF SERVICE: 6 months / 990 hours

WORK HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM central time

LOCATION: Remote work or at Austin, Texas 78701